http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/55190.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 13:09:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55190yasminaNovice educators walk into their first classroom full of fresh ideas and high expectations. Reality quickly brings them back to earth when the first disciplinary problem arises. This article will present a unique behavior modification method. The Behavior Ticket - What Is It? A behavior ticket works similarly to a traffic ticket. I always make ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/55161.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 22:30:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55161ksosaLesson Plans: Rocks First Grade on rocks will help students learn the benefits of getting information from books, give them the opportunity to gather interesting facts about rocks, and use put it all together in a haiku, making them feel capable and excited about geology. Gathering Information The first step in the L esson Plans: Rocks First Gr...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/55159.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 21:56:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55159lupinelindaTeachers, today, struggle to find ways to manage their classrooms without taking precious time away from their curriculum. Contemplative practices are useful tools that not only help with classroom management, but also create an atmosphere of tolerance and compassion. A Deep Breath Teaching students to use deep breathing methods to center their tho...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/25267.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 01:04:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25267SheilaAnnCogginsTo teach or not to teach? If that's the question that you're still trying to answer, then you must be in the first stages of your career planning. Here are some tips to help you to find some answers. So, Who Wants to Be a Teacher? If you're reading this article, then it's probably safe to assume that you might be interested in pursu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/16335.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:52:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16335khayden5This lesson will show students why they need to learn to identify verbs. To write effectively, students need to learn to identify both types of verbs: action verbs and verbs of being. A sorting game will help students to learn how to identify them. Verbs Teaching students the eight parts of speech in middle school should be a review. However, m...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54605.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54605lupinelindaChildren, literature and tools for teaching are just waiting at the edge of imagination: yours and your students. Read on to learn more! When teachers in K-6 classrooms combine children, literature and tools for teaching, magic happens. Magic is an essential ingredient in literature for children, which, when enhanced by the following teachi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/28025.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:27:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:28025khayden5Give students a choice of a project for a mythology project in coooperative groups. Allow creativity to flow as students learn more about Greek and Roman mythology. A Choice of Mythology Projects This lesson can be completed after students complete a research paper on a Greek or Roman god, as in part one the lessons in this series. Or, this can be ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/53910.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:25:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53910khayden5The focus of this lesson is the liteary element of mood in a short story. Students will select a specific mood and will write a short story. In addition, students can use digital photos to inspire the setting and conflict. Defining Mood Before beginning the creative writing lesson with students, review the literary term of mood. Definition of Mood ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23842.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:24:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23842khayden5The Outsiders is a classic young adult novel that has been around for years. These questions will get the students talking. Young teens still connect to the characters. These questions will help the students to see that things have not changed much from the 60's. Discussion Questions for the Outsiders Johnny, Ponyboy, Soda Pop Darry, Cherry, Bo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23843.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:19:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23843khayden5Students can learn about history or newsworthy events of the 60s, popular music and dances, fads and technology, fashions, and popular food and entertainment. This is the time period of the Outsiders novel by S.E. Hinton. Students will work in cooperative groups to complete the assignment. Researching the 60s Completing a presentation that showcase...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/24282.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:15:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24282khayden5Teaching mythology to middle school students can be fun. There are many myths, but for this project, focus on the Greek ones for a research paper. Next, use children's books to learn about different myths and to help students to create their own in small groups. Greek Mythology Project Greek mythology intrigues most middle school students. Use ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23841.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:13:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23841khayden5Beverly Cleary’s autobiography covers her early childhood until beginning of college. Her books give the reader an a feeling for what it was like to grow up during the Depression. This lesson offers ideas and activities to go along with the book. A Girl from Yamhill Activities This Depression Era book, Beverly Cleary: The Girl from Yamhill sh...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/24877.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:05:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24877mars2boysWhy just study the different types of maps? This lesson will take you through the steps to show your students how to make their own topographic map. Materials and Preparation A topographic map shows the various elevations of a landscape by using contour lines. These contour lines connect the areas that have the same elevation. The following mat...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/23872.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:05:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23872mars2boysThis is a great book illustrating the imagination of two friends, Wendell and Floyd, and their habitual lateness to school. It lends itself to several fun, meaningful classroom activities. Summary of the Book " The Secret Shortcut " by Mark Teague is an imaginative tale of two friends who are always late for school. They decide to take a ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/18744.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:05:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:18744mars2boysHaving a substitute fill in for you is often unavoidable. What can be avoided however is the confusion that will ensue if you are not prepared in advance for that sub to take over for a day. Planning Ahead I think every teacher should sub at least once to help them see things from that perspective. There is so much that a teacher takes for granted,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54487.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:26:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54487khayden5Teach students the proper way to write a letter where they can state their problem clearly. Knowing how to write a proper complaint letter can help them solve conflict in their real lives. Parts of a Letter Before students can write their complaint letters, they need to learn or to review the parts of a letter. For this lesson, use the block letter...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54638.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:25:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54638mars2boysBy breaking down the plot of a story and illustrating it on a plot diagram, students are gaining experience in recognizing the climax, problem, and ensuing solution of a basic story. These skill are beneficial to students when it comes to improving comprehension, as well as writing stories. Plot The plot is the meaning behind the story. It servers ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54637.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:24:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54637mars2boysStudying setting helps students to further study a story and can aid in comprehension. This activity gives readers a chance to take a thorough look at the setting of a story. The Setting A story's setting helps describe where the story happens and the time it takes place. It answers the questions when and where. The setting of a story can affect th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54636.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 08:24:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54636khayden5Students in high school need to have a letter of application or cover letter handy for their job search. Teach students this very important and applicable letter writing skill. Business Letter Format Block Letter Format For a letter of application, students need to learn the block style for business letters. Before starting the lesson, teachers nee...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/54603.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 03:17:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54603StrongmindEvery lesson introduced in a class is important but some topics need special attention. Lessons on space, Moon, tides etc are few such topics. Here is an introductory guide for a novice teacher on how to prepare a lesson plan in grade 4 for teaching "why do different tides occur"? Aim and Objective Every lesson begins with an objective....